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The <i>relA</i> Homolog of <i>Mycobacterium smegmatis</i> Affects Cell Appearance, Viability, and Gene Expression
17 Mar 2005
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The modification of metabolic pathways to allow for a dormant lifestyle appears to be an important feature for the survival of pathogenic bacteria within their host. One regulatory mechanism for persistent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections is the stringent response. In this study, we analyze the stringent response of a nonpathogenic, saprophytic mycobacterial species, Mycobacterium smegmatis. The use of M....
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